MARRISA Waterman who is accused of using social media to humiliate her aunt and cousin, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, and was granted $20,000 bail by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan.

Waterman of Craig Street, Campbellville, denied that she, between January 30 and 31, 2021, at Kitty, used a computer system to publish or transmit electronic data of Dionne James that was obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious or indecent with intent to humiliate, harass or cause substantial emotional distress to James.

Waterman also denied that she, between the said period and at the same location, did the same thing to Latoya Cameron-Hintzen.

According to the prosecution, Hintzen, who is James’ daughter and Waterman’s cousin served Waterman’s mother notices to vacate her premises. That matter is currently in court.

This situation led to Waterman allegedly publishing derogatory writings of James and her daughter with their names attached. As a result, both victims felt humiliated and reported the matter to the police. Waterman was arrested and later charged for the offence.

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan ordered that Waterman be placed on $10,000 bail for each charge.

The matter was adjourned to May 24, 2021.